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Lipari Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of specific dark chocolate products packaged by sister company JLM due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The products are safe for consumption by those who do not have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk.

Products were distributed under the Weis and All Natural brand names or as generic product without branding.

The affected products can be identified by:

Brand

Product

Lipari Product #

Pack/Size

Lot Code or Best By Date

UPC

ALL NATURAL

NATURAL DARK CHOCOLATE CRANBERRIES

452692

12/8 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776128198

ALL NATURAL

DARK CHOCOLATE COFFEE BEANS

452760

12/8 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776128235

ALL NATURAL

NATURAL DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS

523089

12/7 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776139002

ALL NATURAL

NATURAL DARK CHOCOLATE RAISINS

523157

12/11 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776138975

GENERIC

DARK CHOCOLATE COFFEE BEANS

477308

12/12 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776131761

GENERIC

DARK CHOCOLATE RAISINS

191310

12/15 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776105410

GENERIC

DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS

570910

12/12 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776142132

GENERIC

DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK

538814

12/8 oz.

February 2017 – October

94776141722

WEIS

DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS

668251

12/12 oz.

February 2017 – October

41497132577

WEIS

DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK

866182

12/8 oz.

February 2017 – October

41497133253

There are no reported illnesses in connection with these products to date.

This was brought to our attention by our sister company, JLM after they received an initial recall notification due to undeclared milk allergen within the ingredients labels for select dark chocolate bulk product from our manufacturer, GKI Foods. As a precaution, Lipari Foods private label and non-branded products are being recalled as they are mislabeled. We are working closely with the FDA to ensure that all affected product has been pulled from commerce.

Consumers who have purchased this recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729-3354, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.